Designation of Judges as Observers and Alternates in the Elections for Regional Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines on 29 April 2017

Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 62-2017Supreme Court Issuances

On April 26, 2017, the Supreme Court of the Philippines issued Administrative Order No. 62-2017, designating judges as official observers and alternates for the elections of Regional Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) scheduled for April 29, 2017. This designation was made in response to a request from the IBP National President and aligns with the organization's by-laws. The appointed judges are required to report on the election outcomes and any incidents of prohibited practices within ten days post-election. Various judges across different regions, including Greater Manila, Northern Luzon, and Mindanao, have been assigned specific venues and times for their observation duties.

April 26, 2017

SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 62-2017

RE : Designation of Judges as Observers and Alternates in the Elections for Regional Governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on 29 April 2017

 

Acting on the letter dated 17 April 2017 of Atty. Rosario T. Setias-Reyes, IBP National President, requesting the designation of official court observers in the elections of IBP Regional Governors for 2017-2019 pursuant to Section 15, Article 1 of the By-Laws of the IBP, the judges listed below are hereby designated as official observers and alternates in the IBP regional elections to be held simultaneously on 29 April 2017 at different venues.

As observers and alternates, judges concerned will coordinate with the Chapter President in their respective areas. Within ten (10) days from the date of the election, a report should be submitted to the Office of the Court Administrator which should include the following: a list of the duly elected governors; any incident that may constitute any prohibited acts and practices relative to elections provided for in Section 14, Article 1 of the By-Laws of the IBP; and any other matter that in their opinion should be brought to the attention of the Court.

 

GREATER MANILA

Venue

:

Library, 4/F Manila City Hall

Padre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila

Time

:

10:00 A.M.

Observer

:

Hon. REYNALDO A. ALHAMBRA

RTC, Branch 53, Manila

Alternate

:

Hon. THELMA B. MEDINA

RTC, Branch 32, Manila

NORTHERN LUZON

Venue

:

IBP People's Building, Justice Hall Compound

Baguio City

Time

:

10:00 A.M.

Observer

:

Hon. MA. LIGAYA V. ITLIONG-RIVERA

RTC, Br. 5, Baguio City, Benguet

Alternate

:

Hon. MIA JOY C. OALLARES-CAWED

RTC, Br. 4, Baguio City, Benguet

CENTRAL LUZON

Venue

:

Agatha Resort

Sta. Rita, Guiguinto, Bulacan

Time

:

10:00 A.M.

Observer

:

Hon. VICTORIA F. BERNARDO

RTC, Branch 18, Malolos City, Bulacan

Alternate

:

Hon. OLIVIA E. SAMAR

RTC, Branch 79, Malolos City, Bulacan

SOUTHERN LUZON

Venue

:

Rainmakers Lounge, Penthouse 1

Villaraza & Angangco Law Center

11th Avenue corner 39th Street

Bonifacio Triangle, The Fort Global City

Taguig City, Metro Manila

Time

:

9:30 A.M.

Observer

:

Hon. TEODORO N. SOLIS

RTC, Branch 25, City of Biñan, Laguna

Alternate

:

Hon. SONIA Y. CASANO

RTC, Branch 3 1, City of San Pedro, Laguna

BICOLANDIA

Venue

:

Misibis Bay Resort

Sto. Domingo, Albay

Time

:

11:00 A.M.

Observer

:

Hon. ELMER M. LANUZO

RTC, Branch 6, Legazpi City, Albay

Alternate

:

Hon. FRANK E. LOBRIGO

RTC, Branch 3, Legazpi City, Albay

EASTERN VISAYAS

Venue

:

IBP Social Hall, IBP Building

Capitol Compound, Cebu City

Time

:

9:30 A.M.

Observer

:

Hon. GILBERT P. MOISES

RTC, Branch 18, Cebu City, Cebu

Alternate

:

Hon. ESTELA ALMA S. CARUSO

RTC, Branch 12, Cebu City, Cebu

WESTERN VISAYAS

Venue

:

D. Phaidon Resort Hotel

Pandan, Antique

Time

:

10:00 A.M.

Observer

:

Hon. FRANCISCO S. GUZMAN

RTC, Branch 12, San Jose, Antique

Alternate

:

Hon. MARIO G. ANDRES, JR. (APJ)

RTC, Branch 11, San Jose, Antique

EASTERN MINDANAO

Venue

:

IBP Davao City Chapter Board Room

IBP Legal Resource Center

Time

:

3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.

Observer

:

Hon. EMMANUEL C. CARPIO

RTC, Branch 16, Davao City, Davao del Sur

Alternate

:

Hon. RETRINA E. FUENTES

RTC, Branch 10, Davao City, Davao del Sur

WESTERN MINDANAO

Venue

:

4/F Hotel Alindahaw

Pagadian City

Time

:

10:00 A.M.

Observer

:

Hon. DENNIS P. VICOY

RTC, Br. 20, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

Alternate

:

Hon. FELIX B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

RTC, Br. 18, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

 

(SGD.) MARIA LOURDES P. A. SERENOChief Justice

(SGD.) ANTONIO T. CARPIOAssociate Justice

(SGD.) PRESBITERO J. VELASCO, JR.Associate Justice